- Cost of Living
- India
- Canada
- Varanasi
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Varanasi, India compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Varanasi (India) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨369 (C$7) | C$14 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨195 (C$3.71) | C$8 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨107 (C$2.03) | C$5.67 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨39 (C$0.74) | C$2.40 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨50 (C$0.96) | C$4.13 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨21 (C$0.41) | C$2.54 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨131 (C$2.49) | C$9 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨102 (C$1.93) | C$3.55 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨19 (C$0.35) | C$3.02 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨133 (C$2.52) | C$2.26 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨659 (C$13) | C$15 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨69 (C$1.31) | C$2.18 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨21 (C$0.41) | C$1.87 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Varanasi (India) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨18,794 (C$357) | C$1,186 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨11,641 (C$221) | C$982 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,684 (C$51) | C$104 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨7,452 (C$142) | C$919 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨5,452 (C$104) | C$695 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,500 (C$28) | C$64 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,290 (C$25) | C$39 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨45,000 (C$855) | C$393 | + 118% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,860 (C$187) | C$111 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (C$4.75) | C$10 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$25 | - | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Varanasi (India) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,372 (C$45) | C$61 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,161 (C$41) | C$41 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,202 (C$61) | C$95 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,166 (C$41) | C$87 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Varanasi (India) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨984,134 (C$18,696) | C$23,851 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (C$1.40) | C$1.19 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,981 (C$38) | C$47 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨196 (C$3.72) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Varanasi (India) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨158 (C$3.00) | C$7 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨250 (C$4.75) | C$20 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$85 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨200 (C$3.80) | C$6 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨106 (C$2.02) | C$2.88 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨236 (C$4.48) | C$3.82 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨148 (C$2.82) | C$3.16 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨65 (C$1.23) | C$2.53 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨100 (C$1.90) | C$19 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Varanasi (India) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨604 (C$11) | C$45 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨331 (C$6) | C$26 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨848 (C$16) | C$84 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,142 (C$22) | C$89 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨287 (C$5.45) | C$9 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨62 (C$1.18) | C$5.72 | - 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨167 (C$3.18) | C$5.43 | - 41% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ₨95,000 (C$1,805) | C$850 | + 112% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨38 (C$0.73) | C$1.04 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,290 (C$25) | C$34 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨91 (C$1.73) | C$10 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 177 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Varanasi (India) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,095
(₨110,269)
in Varanasi.
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